Dr. Megan May

09/08/2025

You twisted your knee playing soccer. Your child falls off the monkey bars and injures her elbow. Or maybe you missed a step and landed wrong.

When injuries like these happen, getting the right care quickly is essential—but knowing where to go can be confusing.

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09/05/2025

It’s back-to-school time! Here are some tips for dealing with that heavy backpack:

🎒Check frequently that your child is not carrying more than 15% of his or her body weight in the backpack.

🎒Encourage your child to bring only necessary books and materials home each night. Ask your child if they can store items in a locker instead.

🎒Choose a backpack with wide, padded straps.

🎒Show your child how to keep straps on both shoulders, use the waist strap, and adjust the straps to fit snugly.

🎒Help your child understand how to distribute the weight properly by putting the heaviest items low and near the center of the back.

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08/08/2025

Grateful for the chance to reunite with my longtime friend and former Northwestern co-resident, Dr. Pradeep Kodali, this month at Hillcroft Medical Clinic in Sugar Land. Always a pleasure working alongside great colleagues and reconnecting with familiar faces in medicine!

08/06/2025

Is it broken or just fractured? 🦴

As an orthopedic surgeon, I get this question a lot. A patient (and in my case, most often with parents) will follow up with me in clinic after they’ve been to the ER or urgent care, had x-rays, and are in a splint. We start discussing the injury, and depending on the breeze, I might call their injury a “broken bone” or a “fracture.” I’m often met with responses like “Oh, thank goodness it’s just fractured and not broken,” or “So it’s broken? I thought it was just fractured,” or vice versa.

In order to set the record straight, a fracture is a broken bone, and a broken bone is a fracture. One is no less severe than the other. Fracture is just the fancy doctor word for a broken bone.

Other times when our orthopedic terminology gets confusing for patients is when it comes to “sprains” and “tears.” Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect one bone to another bone. Technically speaking, any injury to a ligament is called a sprain and involves some degree of tearing of the fibers in the ligament. So, why do we call some ligament injuries “tears” and others “sprains?” Honestly, your guess is as good as mine.

So the next time you hear “fracture,” “tear,” or “sprain,” know that while the terminology might vary, the treatment plan is what really matters. If you’re ever unsure, don’t hesitate to ask for clarity. We're here to help you understand your injury and what to expect during recovery.

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08/01/2025

Hi, I’m Dr. May — an orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. From young athletes with sports injuries to adults looking to stay active, I’m here to help you move better and feel your best.

I have a special passion for treating pediatric fractures and sports injuries and helping female athletes overcome the unique challenges they face. Whether your sport is football or gardening, my goal is to get you back to doing what you love — stronger than ever.

My journey started as a Division I soccer player at the University of Kentucky, where I experienced firsthand how injuries can impact performance. That drive to understand, treat, and prevent them led me down this path.

Now, as a surgeon and weekend warrior, I know how important it is to stay healthy and active at every stage of life. Let’s keep moving — together.

Visit my website for more resources or to schedule an appointment: www.meganmaymd.com